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Introduction
Nestling between the Eastern and the Western coasts and sloping down into the Arabian sea Is Karnataka, formerly known as Mysore.
Karnataka has the beautiful Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid, the Jain Statue of Gommateswara, the Krishna shrine at Udipi, Gol Gumbad of Bijapur and the Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary. It also houses the Chalukya temples at Pattadakal, Aihole and the ruins of Hampi. A confluence of several religions and sects, Karnataka has some major education institutes as well as industrial areas.
Local produce includes coffee, silk, cotton and handicraft items of sandalwood.
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Bangalore
Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka is the silicon valley because of its vast computer industry.
How to reach : Well linked by air to the major metropolitan cities and other towns. Bangalore is well connected by rail and road to the major cities in the country.
Where to stay : Ashok Radisson, Ashok Hotel, The Oberoi, Welcomgroup Windsor Manor Sheraton & Towers, Taj Residency, Holiday Inn, Gateway Hotel, Kamat Yatri Nivas, Kanishka, Nilgiris Nest, Woodlands, YMCA (Bourdillon),YMCA (City), Youth Hostel.
What to see : Cubbon Park, Vidhan Saudha, The Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery, The Bangalore Palace, The Fort and Tipu Sultan's Palace, Lal Bagh, The Bull Temple and Shri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple.
Excursions : Bannerghatta National Park (22 kms), Ramohalli (28 kms), Nandi Hills (60 kms), Mekedatu (98 km), Shivasamudram (120 kms), Sravanabelagola (150 kms), Halebid (216 kms), Belur (222 kms).
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Mysore
How to reach : The nearest airport is Bangalore (140 kms). Mysore is well connected to Bangalore by rail and road. Good bus services link Mysore to Madikeri and other towns in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Where to stay : Fine hotels in all ranges. The imposing Lalitha Mahal Palace, once a royal residence today serves as a heritage hotel.
What to see : The Mysore Palace, St. Philomena's Church, Shri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery and Chamundi Hills.
Excursions : Srirangapatna (15 kms), Ranganathittoo (18 kms), Brinclavan Gardens (19 kms), Somnathpur (35 kms), Bandipur Tiger Reserve (80 kms), Nagarhole National Park (90 kms).
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Hampi
How to reach : The nearest rail point is Hospet from where one travels another 12 kilometers by road to reach Hampi. Regular bus services from Bangalore to Hospet. The nearest Airport is Bellary (74 kms). Other convenient airports are Belgaum (190 kms) and Bangalore (353 kms).
Where to stay : Hampi Power Guest House, Tungabhadra Dam - Vaikuntha Guest House, Inspection Bungalow, at Hospet – Hotel Mayura Vijaynagar (KSTDC).
What to see : King's Balance, Queen's Bath, Lotus Mahal, Vitthala Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Hazararama Temple, Pampapati Temple, Krishna Temple, Pattabhirama Temple, Chandrasekhara Temple and the Jaina Temple.
Excursions : Aihole, Pattadakal and Badami.
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Pattadakal
How to reach : The nearest railway station is Badami (29 kms). Pattadakal is connected by road to Badami (29 kms) and Ailhole (17 kms).
Where to stay : Stay at Badami (29 kms) or Bijapur (17 kms).
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Belur
How to reach : Nearest airports are at Mangalore (154 kms) and Mysore (155 kms). Nearest railhead is at Hassan (37 kms) connected to Bangalore, Bangalore and Mysore. Belur is t connected by road to important cities in Karnataka.
Where to stay : Hotel Vishnu Prasad, New Gayatri Hotel (KSTDC).
What to see : Chennakesava Temple, Veeranarayana Temple.
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Halebid
How to reach : Nearest airports are at Mangalore (148 kms) and Mysore (149 kms). Nearest railhead is at Banavar (24 kms) which is connected to Arsikere, Bangalore, Mangalore and Mysore. Well connected by road to tourist centres nearby.
Where to stay : Hotel Hassan Ashok (31 kms), KSTDC Tourist Cottages.
What to see : Hoysaleswara Temple and Kedareswara Temple.
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